Nurse identifies that the ratio of carbonic acid to sodium bicarbonate that must be met to maintain an acid-base balance is
1. 1 part H2CO3 to 20 parts NaHCO3.
2. 1 part H2CO3 to 10 parts NaCl.
3. 1 part NaHCO3 to 15 parts H2CO3.
4. 1 part NaOH to 10 parts NaHCO3.
ANS: 1
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